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COUNTRY FOCUS

INDIA

Mystifying, Bewildering, Perplexing - no word is still suitable which could realistically encapsulate the mystery that India is. Diversity in utmost intensity, India is one of the most baffling countries of the world.

CHILE

Chile is a land of fantastic natural beauty and unusual attractions. The driest desert in the world, glaciers and snow-capped mountains, lava spouting volcanoes, an island full of mysterious figures, vast stretches of vineyards, the list of attractions seems endless.

CITYSCAPE

SAO PAULO

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean with a coastline of 622 km, Sao Paulo is the largest industrial hub in Brazil. Owing to the influx of a large number of immigrants who have settled here over the years, it is a truly cosmopolitan city.

YORK

Only a couple of hours away from London, York, situated in northern England, is a city reflecting quintessential Englishness. 

LIMELIGHT

Christmas and New Year Fever to rock the Travel World

Christmas and New Year’s Eve festivities are always colourful and full of variety. Different places have different unique customs and traditions that characterise the celebrations. Read on to know about the top ten places to be at this time.

WORLD FESTIVALS

Festivals add colours to our otherwise mundane lives. Check out the list of upcoming festivals all around the world to make your next vacation even more exciting and eventful.

XCLUSIVE

THE TOP TEN UNIVERSITIES FOR TOURISM STUDIES Tourism plays a significant part in a country’s economy and it is, therefore, not surprising that bright, skilled professionals join this sector every year. Here is your one stop guide to the top ten universities for tourism studies.

TRAVEL SHOW HIGHLIGHT

CONVENTA

The highlighted show in this section is — Conventa. Read on to know more about the show here.

TRAVEL SHOW REVIEW

WTM, ICOMEX, GITM and the MITM Americas.

The shows reviewed in this section this time are — WTM, ICOMEX, GITM and the MITM Americas.

TRAVEL NEWS

DESTINATIONS, HOTELS, AIRLINES, CRUISES, EVENTS AND MORE.

Take a peek at the latest happenings in the travel industry. Here are the updates on destinations, hotels, airlines, cruises, events and more.

TRAVEL INSIGHT

Global Aviation Industry

The global aviation industry, with approximately 2000 plus airlines, is an integral part of the international economy. This industry has witnessed tremendous growth and innovation in the last few decades.

SPECIAL FEATURE

 
 VOLUNTOURISM

Volunteer Tourism is a briskly growing travel alcove invigorated by all ages of tourists, in search of more consequential and sagacious personal experiences in their vacations. ‘Voluntourism’, is a great way of living through diverse cultures and edifice, lifelong friendships with people from around the globe.

MICE FOCUS

GOA

The mélange of yesterday and tomorrow, a distinct amalgamation of east and west Goa is an absolute tourist’s heaven. The most flourishing industry in Goa is the hospitality industry. It has also emerged as one of the budding destinations for holding MICE events.

TRAVEL SHOWS WORLDWIDE

Know all about the various travel and trade fairs held all around the globe. Get the details, dates and links of organisers here.